Blazing a Trail for Women in Nontraditional Careers
from L.A. Watts Times
 In 1986, Cheryl Chisolm gave up her high-heel shoes, business suits and a high-paying accounting job for work boots, blue jeans, a hard hat and a tool box. It’s a decision she says has brought her a lot of satisfaction and numerous accolades, and one she has never regretted. She was the first female ever hired as an electrical inspector by the City of Los Angeles in the Department of Building and Safety, and currently she is the first and only woman to rise to the position of senior electrical inspector in the department. More
IAEI Seeks New Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
from IAEI
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) is seeking an energetic, experienced professional from the electrical industry or inspection community to be its next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director. The successful candidate should have experience in the technical aspects of the electrical industry equally balanced with skills in overall organizational management. Applications must be received by June 1, 2009. More
Playing it Safe
from International Water Power and Dam Construction
Electrical power systems today are often very complex. Protective devices, controls, instrumentation and interlock systems demand that technicians be trained and qualified at a highly technical skills level. Safety and operating procedures utilized in working on these systems are equally as complex, requiring technicians to be expertly trained in all safety practices and procedures. More
Safely Lighting in Hazardous Environments
from IAEI Magazine
Lighting in hazardous locations is a necessity and a potential danger. Knowing the facility environment, combustible composition and fixture application enables the proper lighting design for a safe and productive working environment.
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Product Showcase: Eti Conformity Services
 Eti Conformity Services is the largest independent testing, maintenance and engineering service company in the United States. With strategically located services centers nationwide, you’ll receive local responsiveness and global capability. For 30 years, the Eti Conformity Services name has been synonymous with quality and experience as well as being known for producing consistent results in electrical testing throughout many industries. When it comes time to conduct your next field evaluation, Eti Conformity has the experience you can trust. More
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ASSE Announces New Standard Project to Protect Workers in Wind Generation Construction Operations
from Power Online
Due to the growing national emphasis on 'green' energy development and the potential risks involved in green energy related construction operations, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced a new A10 Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) standard project to protect the safety and health of workers involved in construction and demolition operations for wind generation/turbine facilities, the "American National Standard for the Safe Construction and Demolition of Wind Generation/Turbine Facilities." More
Coroner: 'Working Live' was Deadly
from The Daily
A Caloundra, Australia, coroner will forward the findings of an inquest into an electrician’s death at Maleny to the Department of Public Prosecutions for consideration of a manslaughter charge. Di Fingleton yesterday released her findings into the death of Maurice Henry Bauer, 50, in March, 2006, while he was working beneath a house which was not disconnected from the mains power supply. More
New Technology to Trap Killer Sparks
from IEEE Spectrum
It is estimated that at least five to 10 serious arc-flash incidents occur every day in the United States alone, according to a report by engineering services company ESA. The loss in time and money amounts to about US $1 billion annually. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that arc-flash injuries account for 77 percent of all recorded electrical injuries. But, as the Brookhaven investigation revealed, a lot of arc-flash events are preventable. More
Two Years Later: Tragic Fire Wiped Out Family
from NBC New York
Two years to the day after an electrical fire wiped out 10 family members, firefighters are urging everyone to do what they can to prevent such tragedies from happening. On March 7, 2007, nine children and one adult from the Magassa and Soumare families were killed when a three-alarm fire swept through their Bronx apartment. The fire could have been prevented. More
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